Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
MARTIALFor wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
More Martial Quotes
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You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.
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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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While you cannot resolve what you are, at last you may be nothing.
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I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.
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Spare the person but lash the vice.
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Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so will pains.
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Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
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I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, “I do not love thee.”
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A novice always behaves with propriety.
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He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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Of no day can the retrospect cause pain to a good man.
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It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure.
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
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